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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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